Caption

Sestertius, posthumous for Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuers Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius without a covering facing right, inscription DIVVS NTONINVS all around. Reverse: column with a statue of Antoninus Pius holding a scepter and an eagle, inscription IVO PIO all around, in SC. After 161, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 31.0–31.5 mm, weight 25.60 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A53_021

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (4.4Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius posthumous Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuers Lucius Verus 130–169 161–169 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 Obverse head covering facing right inscription DIVVS NTONINVS Reverse column statue Antoninus Pius holding scepter eagle inscription IVO PIO Sc 161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 31.0–31.5 mm weight 25.60 g axis 0° circular weathered coin dark green brown patina showing raised central design tall column rectangular base topped small standing figure holding vertical object several worn raised shapes rim colors visible include brown hints black muted reddish tones.